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Eldon Cushing Obituary
Eldon L. Cushing
January 29, 1934-March 17, 2012
Eldon Cushing, 78, of Shepherd, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2012, at The Laurels of Mt. Pleasant.
His funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, at Charles R. Lux Family Funeral Home with Pastor Joe Wentworth of Central Assembly of God officiating.
Cremation will take place after the funeral and his ashes will be buried in Kelly Cemetery in Greendale Township on Wednesday at 11 a.m.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 4-8 p.m. and on Tuesday from 11 a.m. until the service begins.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
Eldon was born January 29, 1934, in Lansing, son of the late William and Abigail (Stevens) Cushing.
He married Lynne Dankenbring in 1957. After her death in 1977, he married Maxine (Small) Carroll in 1982.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked on the assembly line at General Motors for 30 years, retiring in 1982. He was a member of the Shepherd VFW and enjoyed fishing and bowling.
Eldon is survived by his wife, Maxine of Shepherd; three children, Steven (Austina) Cushing of Mesquite, TX, Terry (Jane) Cushing of Atascadero, CA, and Linda Richardson of Ludington; five grandchildren, Adam, Ryan and Julie Cushing and Jonathan and Michael Richardson.
Also surviving are four step-sons, Gary (Kelli) Carroll of Paso Robles, CA, Dennis (Susan) Carroll of Tacoma, WA, Bryon (Deb) Carroll of Mt. Pleasant, and Allen (Silvia) Carroll of Germany; step-daughter-in-law, Debra Carroll of Seneca Falls, NY; numerous step-grandchildren; brother, Bill (Marion) Cushing of DeWitt; and sister-in-law, Cherry Cushing of Salt Lake City, UT.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lynne; brother, Barry Cushing; step-son, Thomas Carroll; and step-grandson, Bryon Carroll.
To send a condolence to the family please visit www.CharlesRLux.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Doreen Albaugh
March 23, 2012
Dear Maxine and Family I feel so bad I just heard about Elton's passing. Our thoughts are with you and your families. Chuck and Doreen Albaugh (Oil City)
Jane Anderson Beach
March 20, 2012
Maxine and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I am happy I got to see you both recently when shopping. I'll NEVER forget how wonderful you were to my father---and that you made his life so happy with your special care. May your many kindnesses return to comfort you now.
Love, Jane Anderson Beach
Ken and Denise Penix
March 18, 2012
Eldon,You will be greatly missed by my family ,We Love you and are so glad You were a part of our lives and we enjoyed all the good times with you and Maxine Rest in Peace God Bless You and your Beautiful Family
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